Carrot Cake Martini
This Carrot Cake Martini combines the sweet, spiced flavors of carrot cake with the indulgence of a creamy cocktail. Made with fresh carrot juice, vanilla vodka, Irish cream, and a touch of butterscotch schnapps, it’s the perfect dessert-inspired drink for any occasion. Ready in just minutes, this martini is as delicious as it is impressive.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz 45 ml vanilla vodka
- 1 oz 30 ml fresh carrot juice
- 0.5 oz 15 ml Irish cream liqueur
- 0.5 oz 15 ml butterscotch schnapps
- 0.5 oz 15 ml heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Dash of ground cinnamon and nutmeg
- Crushed graham crackers or cinnamon sugar for rim
- Ice cubes
- Carrot ribbon cinnamon stick, or whipped cream (Optional garnish)
Instructions
- Dip the rim of a martini glass in water, then roll it in crushed graham crackers or cinnamon sugar.
- Chill the prepared glass in the freezer while you make the cocktail.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the vanilla vodka, carrot juice, Irish cream, butterscotch schnapps, heavy cream, and a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for 15–20 seconds to ensure the drink is well-mixed and chilled.
- Remove the chilled glass from the freezer.
- Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass, pouring smoothly to avoid any ice shards.
- Add a garnish like a curled carrot ribbon, a cinnamon stick, or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra flair.
- Serve immediately and savor the rich, spiced flavors of this dessert-inspired drink!